The big fat Indian wedding is iconic all over the world. Every year, memorable wedding pictures flood are Instagram and we gasp at strangers dreaming about what that kind of luxury feels like. While planning an imaginary grand party we wondered what really goes into this kind of opulence. This time, we were done dreaming. It was time for some answers. We needed to know how many hours we have to overtime to make this happen for us. After in depth research and analysis, we landed on a precise figure: 900 billion hours! We thought the crowd was just gushing over Priyanka Chopra’s wedding extravaganza because well, she’s Priyanka Chopra. We were wrong. Her wedding last year brought so much business to Umaid Bhawan Palace that they were tension free for months.
How much
A whopping ₹3,27,73,642 was just the cost of the venue for PeeCee’s wedding including rooms and function settings. Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur has an impressive 64 room count. Get ready for your eyes to pop out of your face because we’re about to type in their prices for the world to see. Their rooms range from roughly ₹40,000 – ₹13,00,000! (Expect price fluctuation depending on the season.) Indian hotels truly are expensive. Are they worth it?
What’s more
Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of Taj Group’s treasured gems. It’s no secret that Rajasthan’s hospitality industry is one of the best in the world. The palace is 26 acres of lush gardens in the middle of a golden desert. Blue City’s royal abode is the world’s sixth-largest residence. The royal white marble structure is built with palm court marble, the same as Taj Mahal. Naturally, it’s a wedding celebration hub at the palace.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace revealed that the one per cent spenders who host big fat weddings and lavish parties contribute significantly to annual business. Puneet Chhatwal, chief executive officer and managing director of Indian Hotels Company Ltd that operates the Umaid Bhawan Palace was reportedly quoted, “Last year, we had Priyanka Chopra’s wedding in Umaid Bhawan Palace, and it makes up for the revenue of 3 months. One is enough.”
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